The soldiers had to take fire during the mission.
take fire
idiomTo be subjected to enemy attack with firearms; to be under fire.
The patrol unit took fire as soon as they crossed the border, forcing them to retreat to safety.
Despite the intense pressure of taking fire from the hidden enemy positions, the captain maintained his composure and successfully led his squad to the extraction point.
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add fuel to the fire
To worsen a conflict between people; to inflame an already tense situation.
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ball of fire
A person who is especially active, ambitious, hard-working, or high-achieving.
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be taken ill
To become ill.
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catch fire
To become engulfed in flames, to combust.
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cross to take up
Alternative form of cross to bear.
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draw fire
To create a distraction that allows one's friends, co-workers, or other associates to gain an advantage over the distracted party.
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escape fire
An unconventional or counterintuitive solution to a difficult problem.
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feed the fire
Synonym of add fuel to the fire.
Last updated April 17, 2026